Hesi Mental Health Exam Test Bank 2 NEWEST 2025-
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate
documentation later. Which statement is most accurate regarding note-taking
during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is
limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse breaks eye contact to
take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and allows the client speak
at normal pace. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he
is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant,
which comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
,A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female
client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be
included in the safety plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children - CORRECT ANSWER-
BCD
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids
eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the
nurse. The two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior.
What is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) - CORRECT ANSWER- B
,A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities.
Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that
the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during
the admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a
discrepancy between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. What
action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret them as one. -
CORRECT ANSWER- A
, A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises
his voice, saying "My roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I
have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch
him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days
ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink
water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN
implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowed. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence
therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information should the client
acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate
documentation later. Which statement is most accurate regarding note-taking
during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is
limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse breaks eye contact to
take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and allows the client speak
at normal pace. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he
is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant,
which comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most
important for the nurse to obtain?
,A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female
client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be
included in the safety plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children - CORRECT ANSWER-
BCD
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids
eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the
nurse. The two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior.
What is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) - CORRECT ANSWER- B
,A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities.
Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that
the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during
the admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a
discrepancy between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. What
action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret them as one. -
CORRECT ANSWER- A
, A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises
his voice, saying "My roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I
have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch
him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days
ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink
water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN
implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowed. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence
therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information should the client
acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
